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Trip from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

75.6 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kosciusko, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, Veterans Memorial Drive, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 75.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and Veterans Memorial Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 52 miles on MS 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 52 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and Veterans Memorial Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Huntington Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 37m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (MS 19; MS 35 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (MS 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Huntington Street

Turn right onto South Huntington Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | MS 19; MS 35 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35 / Veterans Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

3
20.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | MS 25

Merge onto MS 25

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Old Canton Road

At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

Navigation decision point

4
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | East Pearl Street

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 52 mi 1h
Veterans Memorial Drive 18.9 mi 28m
North State Street 2.4 mi 3m
South Huntington Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Pearl Street 0.2 mi <1m
Old Canton Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Jefferson Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 52 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Jackson, MS.

1

Start on East Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto South Huntington Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Huntington Street
3

Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35

19 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec
5

Merge onto MS 25

52 mi · 1 hr · MS 25
6

At end of road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
7

Turn straight onto US 51

2.4 mi · 3 min · North State Street
8

Turn right onto East Pearl Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
9

Arrive at destination

East Pearl Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kosciusko, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kosciusko, MS

This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Kosciusko, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 52 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.8 mi from Kosciusko, MS · 51m into the drive

Downtown Pelahatchie, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pelahatchie, MS

38 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Carthage, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wiggins, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jackson, MS

The final approach into Jackson, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 73
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.42 one way

$22.83 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.53 $25.07
premium $4.56 $13.57 $27.14
diesel $5.61 $16.69 $33.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kosciusko, MS

Late night in Kosciusko on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, MS

Late night in Jackson on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 25, Veterans Memorial Drive, North State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Kosciusko, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS is easy. At 1h 37m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (MS 19; MS 35 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (MS 25): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Kosciusko, MS to Jackson, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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